methodical
adjective
me·thod·i·cal
mə-ˈthä-di-kəl 
variants
or less commonly methodic
1
: arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
a methodical treatment of the subject
2
: habitually proceeding according to method : systematic
methodical in his daily routine
a methodical worker
Examples of methodical in a Sentence
Their methodical review of the evidence exposed some problems with the study's findings.
She's a slow and methodical worker, and her drawings reflect the extra care she takes.
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Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The Panthers have taken a methodical approach with Brooks after the former Texas running back missed all of last season following a second ACL surgery on his right knee.
—
The Athletic Nfl Staff,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Like the families of other survivors, Dennis Dahmer’s family has witnessed the methodical dismantling of the Voting Rights Act.
—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Booed at times during his senior season at Whitnall because of the switch, Herro cited the opportunity to play for John Calipari at Kentucky, concerned that the Badgers’ methodical style could have resulted in a less favorable draft outcome.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for methodical
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodical. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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methodical
adjective
me·thod·i·cal
mə-ˈthäd-i-kəl
1
: marked by or performed or arranged by method or order
a methodical search
2
: being in the habit of following a method : systematic
a methodical teacher
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